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G402 SCU

1989 Reliant Robin

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,855 mi
Last recorded54,855 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Reliant Robin51,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG402 SCU
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,855 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,535 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT UPPER CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 47,877 miles

Central Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,493 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 44,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,596 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 40,567 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Brake cable inappropriately repaired chaffing on exhaust (incorrectly routed) (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all steel brake pipes covered in grease so not able to check condition fully

Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,419 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,192 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,320 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,674 miles

slight play on front wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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G402 SCU is a 1989 Reliant Robin in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 51,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G402 SCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 37 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G402 SCU registered?

G402 SCU is a 1989 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 December 1989.

Is G402 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G402 SCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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